Thailand, island nation located in the south east of Asia .Thailand is a country rich in culture and natural beauty. It has been hallowed with liberal natural parks, productive plains, isolated jungles, beaches washed by turquoise waters and humid islands bathed in endless sunshine. The country has more visible historical indication of its past cultures than any other country in Southeast Asian. Its history is very composite, involving the incursion of many different peoples, the rule of different kings, the concern of various kingdoms and the interaction of dissimilar cultures. Thailand is known for its prominent hospitality, sacred temple, and breathtaking natural beauty. Thailand offers something for all type of travelers. Thailand’s restrictions stretch to adjacent regions of Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Gulf of Thailand and the Indian Ocean. You plan to visit Thailand between July and November; the weather can be awkwardly for you. Around July and November, it will be rainy season in Thailand. The weather is at its best from February to March. It is perfect time to go to the beaches. Places of tourist significance in Thailand include Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang and Koh Samet while provinces like Krabi, Koh Libong, Koh Hai provides great photographic memoirs of Thailand as a tour destination.
Buddhism is the main religion in Thailand with the King of Thailand respected as the supreme emperor and also the supporter of all religions embraced by the people. Thailand truly is an amazing place, with so much to offer tourists. The regular and most popular destinations of Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Samui, Chiang Mai etc are only a small part of the country, and there are so many more undiscovered charms to be found. Thus, Thailand has spiritual forbearance wicker into its social structure and respects people of all races. This multiculturalism makes Thailand a hot much loved as a tour destination for the global traveler with add-on visits to nearby cities like Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth and other major southern Thai towns being part of an avid tourist’s list. You visit Surin islands, again stopping at a couple of top lunge sites.
The sea is mediator and there is less sickness. We again see some truly amazing fish while diving in the clear steamy water. But the most fantastic moment comes when a small husk of dolphins swim alongside our boat. How are barely credible to see this while traveling to and from tropical paradises. There tends to be more boats that have come from Phuket for the diving around the Simolan Islands. The largest groups of non-Thai people are the Chinese who have traditionally played an extremely important role in the economy. Many have assimilated into majority Thai society, and do not live in Bangkok's Chinatown on Yaowarat Road. After the end of the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese refugees settled in Thailand, mainly in the northeastern region. Muay Thai, after they retired from the army, these soldiers often became Buddhist monks and stayed at the temples. Most of the Thai people's lives are closely tied to Buddhism and temples; they often send their sons to be educated with the monks. ”Muay” is also one of the subjects taught in the temples.
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Thailand, Laos, Cambodia (11.) - Vientiane, Tak Khaek, Pakse
Inner Journey Expeditions is offering a fantastic 2010 Vietnam Summer Promotion for groups of friends or families of five or more people. Receive a 10% discount off the total tour price when you all book together on the same trip. This offer is valid for travel in Vietnam from 01 May to 30 September 2010. Inner Journey Expeditions specialises in trekking, cycling, overland touring, cultural and adventure travel holidays for independent travellers across Vietnam. We arrange personalised tours to off the beaten track destinations and prepared itineraries promoted on our website from five day classic trek and home stay in Sapa to three day kayaking and rock climbing Halong Bay, from four day cycling the quiet paths of the Mekong Delta to the exhilarating climb up Mount Fansipan.
Inner Journey Expeditions is offering 10% discount off the internet rate for a six day trekking adventure in North Vietnam in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This offer is valid for travel from 01 May to 30 September 2010. Also included is a complimentary silk inner sheet for each traveller. This cultural adventure combines trekking with home stays in the province of Hoa Binh, only three hours drive from Hanoi. There is no better way to immerse in local culture than experiencing a village home stay. Not only is this a wonderful cultural exchange, it offers the visitor great respect for how people live without all the comforts and appliances of the West. By staying with a family, the economic benefits filter down to the villages and families that most need it. According to Inner Journey Expeditions' Director, Angela Kent, "Home stays are simple in terms of bedding and amenities. You sleep in a dormitory style room and are provided with a mosquito nets, mattress, clean sheet and pillow. Our travellers tell us that staying in a home stay is definitely a highlight of their trip!"
Travel specialist, Inner Journey Expeditions launches the first ever Yoga Retreat in Laos held in UNESCO World Heritage town, Luang Prabang on 3rd November 2010. The retreat runs over 10 days and combines yoga, meditation, philosophy with Laos culture including textile weaving at Ock Tok Pop, trekking to minority villages, elephant rides and a cooking class. Yoga classes are led by an experienced teacher from Byron Bay, Australia, a popular "mecca" for yoga. Inner Journey Expeditions Director, Angela Kent says "Participants do not have to have years of yoga practice, but a small amount of experience would be beneficial to make the most of this amazing experience. I have done several classes with the Yoga Teacher, Sheldon Grant Leon, and he offers a very intuitive and rewarding practice that caters to beginners and more advanced students. Holding a retreat in Laos makes perfect sense as the Lao culture is grounded in Buddhism which is reflected in some of the teaching of Yoga."
IJE offers Free Vietnam Tourist Visa Service
Inner Journey Expeditions offers a free Vietnam one month Visa service for travellers who book and pay the deposit on a tour before 30 September 2010. Entering Vietnam has never been easier with a Vietnam Visa Authority letter which tourists present at the Visa Landing Counter in Vietnam's International airports in HCMC, Hanoi and Danang.
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Impressive Ha Long Bay
Duration: 2 Days/ 1 Night Destination: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Tour introduction Ha Long Bay covers an area of 1,553 sq. km including 1,969 islands, of which an area of over 434 sq. km including 788 islands has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage due to its cultural, aesthetic, bio-geological and economic value. There are many soil islands, caves, grottoes, beaches, beautiful landscapes enabling the development of attractive tourist sites of various types in the bay.
Tour Summary Day 1: Hanoi-Halong ( L, D) Day 2: Halong-Hanoi ( B, L)
Tour Price: From 65 USD/ Pax and use Kayak for free Please, E-mail us : sale@vietnamheritagetravel.com for more information and
The price includes * Private room on Sharing Vietnamese Junk in Halong Bay * Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D) * Sharing A/C Transportation to Halong Bay and sightseeing tickets as indicated in the itinerary * Professional English Speaking Tour guide
The price excludes * International Air-Ticket * Visa stamp and Visa fee * International Departure Tax ( If needed ) * Personal Travel insurance * Personal expenses like laundry, drink, telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary. * Tip and gratuities
Tour Detail Itinerary Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L, D) Our guide pick you up on 8:00am at your hotel. Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and daily Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the traditional sailing junk and star cruising the exquisite waters with fresh seafood lunch. On the way stop to visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop island where you can swim or climb up for panoramic view of Halong Bay the go back to the Junk for sunset enjoyment. Tonight be our guest at restaurant for candle lighting seafood dinner. Overnight on junk.
Day 2: Halong- Hanoi (B, L) Good morning Halong Bay with fresh coffee espresso and enjoy the sunrise, Vietnamese breakfast will be served to you before visiting Luon Cave by rowing boat then continue to Halong City Center where you could see City Hall, Municipal Church and Fish Market. After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board, we will transfer back to Hanoi . Arrive Hanoi at 16:30 pm. Tour finishes.
Sapa, the home of clouds and Vietnamese hill tribes
Duration: 7 Days,6 Nights Destination: Hanoi – Sa Pa
Tour Introduction This tour combines the cultural heritage of Hanoi with the scehoteknic mountains of Sapa. Vietnam's capital is a city of wide tree lined boulevards with tranquil lakes and colonial villa's has a more sedate pace than other Asian cities. This is a city that offers something for everyone and will leave you wishing that you had longer to explore this capital.
From Hanoi, take the deluxe overnight Victoria Express train to Sapa; the train has made this area of Vietnam more accessible than ever - and getting there is part of the fun. Sapa is one of Vietnam's most intriguing destinations, set high in the mountains near the China border; it is most famous for its terraced rice paddies and colorful local markets. Home to numerous ethnic tribes and boasting the highest mountain in Indochina, visitors to the region will understand why the area was a favourite with French colonialists as far back as 1920.
Tour summary Day 1: Hanoi (D) Day 2: Hanoi - Lao Cai (B, L) Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa (B, L) Day 4: Sapa (B, L, D) Day 5 - Sapa - Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Hanoi (B) Day 6 - Hanoi (B) Day 7 - Hanoi (B)
Tour Highlight Enjoy welcome dinner with Vietnamese cuisines. Take oriental tour in Hanoi Old Quarter by Rickshaw Trek along spectacular natural stream to Black Mong and Red Dao Village Visit Bac Ha Market, the biggest market in Northwestern part of Vietnam
Tour price: From 1159 USD/ Pax Please, E-mail us : sales@vietnamheritagetravel.com for detail price and which hotel you will stay and what you should prepare for this trip .
The Price includes * Accommodation in 5 stars hotel in Hanoi and 4 stars Victoria Hotel in Sapa with twin or double room and daily breakfast * Return ticket on deluxe train with sharing cabin to Sapa * Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D) * Private transportation for tour and transfer * Sightseeing tickets as indicated in the itinerary * Professional English Speaking Tour guide
The price excludes * International Air-Ticket * Visa stamp and Visa fee * International Departure Tax ( If needed ) * Personal Travel insurance * Personal expenses like laundry, drink, telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary. * Tip and gratuities
Tour Detailed itinerary Day 1: Hanoi ( D ) Welcome to Vietnam, on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. In the afternoon , enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride to the Old Quarter. In the evening, you will enjoy welcomed dinner at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Lao Cai ( B, L ) After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy morning tour to Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda, then visit Temple Of Literature. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, the vast collection of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant which is listed in the travel book "1000 places to see before you die" . After having lunch , make your way to Hoan Kiem Lake for Ngoc son Temple and Dong Xuan Market and in the evening, you will be entertained with Water Puppet Performance and Vietnamese traditional music at Thang Long Water puppet theatre. Afterward, transfer to Hanoi Train Station for overnight train to Sapa. Overnight on Train
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa ( B, L ) At 6 am, disembak Lao Cai train station then drive up for 1 hour to Sapa, the home of six different hill-tribes. Do pre-check in procedure and enjoy "Pho" the typical breakfast for Vietnamese People. The morning walk to Sapa central Market where you can find all local ethnic minority‘s art and craft items and Cat Cat village for Black Hmong village. Next is the Red Dao village of Taphin, one of dominant hilly tribe in Sapa. Enjoy lunch in local restaurant. then trek along natural stream for village of Lao Chai where 30 Black Hmong families living together. Continue to Ta van village, the home of Zay minority. After 3 hours trekking through beautiful scenery, drive back to Sapa center. Tonight is free at leisure. Overnight at the Victoria hotel & Spa Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa ( B, L,D ) Today, the morning drive to Giang Ta Chai where the evergreen mountain dominates the landscape. Trek to Red Dao Village crossing suspension bridge. Upon arrival, visit one of local family for daily life and culture, then drive back along the natural stream and take photo stop to capture mount of Fansipang, the highest mountain in Indochina. After having lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy spa and other facility in Hotel. Overnight in Sapa Victoria
Day 5: Sapa - Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Hanoi ( B ) After having our breakfast at the restaurant nearby, we take a journey to Bac Ha Market. There will be 3 hours driving to the mountainous area with fresh atmosphere and splendid view on the way. Bac Ha market is the largest market in the region where 10 ethnic minorities people gather to buy and sell home-made products or house livestock. they also get together at market to eat and drink or just simply chat with friend about daily job and family. We may choose some homemade handicrafts and clothes, and take a lot of colorful pictures of the Flower H'mong people here. After our lunch at a fine restaurant in Bac Ha, we will have 2 hours trek to Ban Pho village, home of Flower H'mong people and visit one of remaining Royal Palace for King of Mong People in the beginning of 20th century. In the late afternoon depart for Lao Cai Town for your departure back to Hanoi by train. Overnight on the Victoria Express train.
Day 6: Hanoi ( B ) Arrival at Hanoi Station in the early morning. Drive to your hotel then take the day to relax as you please. Enjoy the many charms that this city has to offer from the many boutique shops or simply taking a coffee at one of the charming street side coffee shop and watching the world go by. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 7: Hanoi (B) Free at leisure until your transfer by private car to Hanoi Airport for international flight or domestic extension.
Charming Vietnam
Code: NPT 011 Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Destinations: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Halong Bay - Hoian - Hue - Hochiminh - Mekong Delta
Tour introduction Starting in Hanoi you will really discover this extraordinary city - so Vietnamese and yet still so French... You will see the limestone scenery that made the classic French film 'Indochine' famous when you visit Hoalu and feel the full panorama of its romance while cruising on Halong bay. The central area is the cultural heart of the country and also where you will sample some of Vietnam's most exquisite cuisine. Here you will drink tea in the ancient fishing village of Hoian, cruise along the Perfume River, wander through the forbidden city in Hue and discover the ancient empire of Champa. Waiting in the south is the Mekong Delta, the mouth of the dragon. You will discover Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh, a city of contrasts where modern and ancient Asia competes openly on the streets. Far from the city we will take you on a private and truly memorable overnight cruise through the tropical delta on Vietnamese sampan. Wake up in the Mekong Delta, slide through the boats, fruit and sweet savories to be first customer at the floating market
Tour Summary Day 1: Arrive Hanoi ( D ) Day 2: Hanoi city tour ( B ) Day 3: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Tamcoc ( B, L ) Day 4: Hanoi - Halong, overnight on Vietnamese Junk ( B, L, D ) Day 5: Halong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi an ( B, L ) Day 6: Hoi an - Hue ( B ) Day 7: Hue city tour ( B ) Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh ( B, L ) Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Caibe Floating Market ( B, L, D ) Day 10: Ho Chi Minh Departure ( B )
Tour Highlight Visit Hanoi the capital city of Vietnam, the central for tourism Cruise in Ha Long Bay, the world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO Visit Royal tomb in Hue, the last imperial city in Vietnam Change your time to 16th century by visiting Hoi An ancient town Enjoy sightseeing tour in Sai Gon or Ho Chi Minh, the Oriental Pearl. Discover the peaceful life of Vietnamese people in The Mekong Delta.
Tour Price: From 859 USD/ Pax Please, E-mail us : Sales@vietnamheritagetravel.com for detail price and which hotel you will stay and what you should prepare for this trip.
The Price Includes * Accommodation in 5 stars centrally located hotel with twin or double sharing room and daily breakfast * Private room on Sharing Vietnamese Junk * Return ticket on deluxe train with sharing cabin to Sapa * Private boat trip in Tamcoc, Hoian and Hue * Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D) * Private A/C Transportation and sightseeing tickets as indicated in the itinerary * Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and from Danang to Hochiminh city * Professional English Speaking Tour guide
The price excludes * International Air-Ticket * Visa stamp and Visa fee * International Departure Tax ( If needed ) * Personal Travel insurance * Personal expenses like laundry, drink, telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary. * Tip and gratuities
Tour Detailed itinerary Day 1: Hanoi Arrival ( D ) Welcome to Vietnam, on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. In the afternoon , enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride to the Old Quarter. In the evening, you will enjoy welcomed dinner at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi ( B ) After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy morning tour to Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda, then visit Temple Of Literature. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, the vast collection of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant which is listed in the travel book "1000 places to see before you die" . After having lunch , make your way to Hoan Kiem Lake for Ngoc son Temple and Dong Xuan Market and in the evening, you will be entertained with Water Puppet Performance and Vietnamese traditional music at Thang Long Water puppet theatre. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Tamcoc - Hanoi ( B, L ) Breakfast at the hotel the drive south to Hoa Lu which was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. Upon arrival, experience the fomer capital up close and personal with a sightseeing of King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple then enjoy a leisure sampan trip along the Nhue Dong River to the grottoes of the sacred Tamcoc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts just come out from the green rice fields giving the area nick name, 'Halong on Land' . On the occasion You may be lucky enough to see goats on the mountain side then enjoy lunch at local restaurant In the afternoon, return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong bay ( B, L, D ) Today, get up early for morning Tai Chi with local people at Hoan Kiem lake, then have "Pho" the typical breakfast for Vietnamese people. Leaving Hanoi by road for Halong Bay, the world natural heritage site, enjoy drive though the rural area with scenic view of rice paddy field in the Red River Delta. You may be lucky enough to see cows or pigs on motor bike or Vietnamese kids ridding on water buffalo. After 3 hours driving, check in Vietnamese wooden junk. Journey along the spectacular limestone islands through floating villages while having sea food lunch, then disembark to visit 'Sung Sot' or "Surprising Cave", one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Next stop is Titop Island where you could swim or climb up to the top for panoramic view. In the evening, You will be delighted by candle light dinner on board with sea food. Overnight on board in Ha long bay.
Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoian ( B ) A breakfast will be served in the restaurant with the combination of western style and local one. Experience the Bay up close and personal with a leisure sampan tour to "Hang Luon" or "Lagoon Cave" allows you to see flora and fauna system of Catba National Park, then continue to Halong City. Enjoy the last seafood meal and disembark. In the afternoon, go back to Hanoi International airport for short flight (1 hour) to Da Nang then transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoian - Hue ( B, D ) After your breakfast, enjoy a short bike to the ancient town of Hoi An and a walking tour to Janpanese covered - bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Chua Ong Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant with traditional food. In the afternoon, enjoy peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Thanh Ha Ceramic village. In the afternoon, leaving Hoi An for the city of Hue, the former imperial capital. On the way, visit the Cham Museum and drive over the 'Pass of Ocean and Clouds'. This special treat is dinner at Vuon Y Thao Restaurant for royal cuisines. A superb 3-course meal will be served by royal style. Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 7: Hue ( B, L ) Rise for an early breakfast, followed by a visit to the city's vibrant Dong Ba Market then The Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument, depart to the Hue Royal Fine Arts Museum and one of Hue's beautiful garden houses where you will have a private lunch. The afternoon dragon boat trip on The Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda allows you to go through history Buddhism in Vietnam then visit King Minh Mang's Tomb and King Khai Dinh' Tomb, the contrast of Traditional and modern architectures. Overnight in Hue
Day 8: Hue - Hochiminh City ( B, L ) Breakfast at the hotel then take the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, followed by an orientation visit to the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum, the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office the afternoon tour leads you to Cho Lon Quarter or "Big Market" area where major trading activities take place. Experience true southern hospitality this evening at a candlelight dinner at local restaurant with southern taste . Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Hochiminh City - Mekong Delta ( B, L, D ) After breakfast at your hotel, depart for the Mekong Delta Tour, enjoy 1 hour drive through Vietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta This morning a cruise led by a local tour guide shows you about Ca´i Be` floating market, traditional village, evergreen orchard then move to traditional sampan which allows you to discover the smaller canals and tributaries of this region. Have lunch at local restaurant with Elephant Ear Fish and go back to Ho Chi Minh City. Your tour guide hosts a lavish Farewell celebration dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 10: Hochiminh City Departure ( B ) Today, you will have free day for your own activities in Ho Chi Minh City. Your private car and guide will take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.
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laos packages_2="laos packages" I wil go for short trip (about a week) to Sin from Batam and continuos to Laos. Shall i applay VISA?
Can anyone help me to get information any travel agent in Singapore? Wich has a short packages destination Asia (e.g Laos, Cambodia, thailand, Burma and Vietnam).Thanks
Go to any travel agent in Singapore (there are dozens in any shopping mall). Or check on line at Asiaair.com or Silk air, or Singapore air...
You will need VISA'a for most countries but some you get on arrival. just make sure you have plenty of small passport size photos of yourself. The travel agent where you boon the ticket can normally help you with your visas if needed.
"Land of a Million Hills" Kirstyandmike's photos around Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep
laos packages="laos packages" What kind of expat employment package would be considered fair?
I finished an interview last week, and I have another schedule next month, and a face to face a few weeks after that.
It's actually in Vientiane, Laos, I asked in Thailand because I think I'll get a better response here, than simply in Asia Pacific - Other. During the interview we briefly discussed salary, but as it's the first interview I didn't want to go into depth.
I am currently on Stickman Bangkok's website, trying to see what I could expect. If there are some expats who could help me, it would be appreciated. I mean, is it normal for a package to include housing and a driver? Or is that only in some cases? I just want to know what's fair and normal for an expat.
The position is a medium level managerial position at a financial institution.
You can check on-line what remunerations are offered in Thailand. Job agencies often mention that in their ads.
The 500,000 baht per month Stickman mentions is only relevant for very few top level positions. There are no expat packages in Thailand for mid-level managers.
You can ask any headhunter company and they'll tell you that there are enough qualified Thais around so multinational companies do not need to hire foreigners. And even if they want to hire foreigners to mid-level management positions, there are a sufficient number of people interested that they don't need to entice them with expat packages.
Pay packages for mid-level management positions depend a lot on industry. In the securities industry in Bangkok, it is for example common practice that annual bonus payments range from four to eight (sometimes even 12 or more) months' salary. In the manufacturing industry, the annual bonus scheme is less impressive (normally one to four months), but the fixed salary is then higher.
For a mid-level manager in the securities industry (e.g., Head of Equity Research) should expect around 100,000 baht per month while a senior manager (e.g., Vice President) can make double that. International brokerages tend to pay more.
For a mid-level manager in the manufacturing industry, the pay is likely to be around 150,000 baht per month plus a company car if he's working for a multinational company.
Those salaries are subject to taxation.
For Vientiane, I would ask for a company car, but there is no need for a driver. As for housing, there may be local rules, which you don't know, so ask your employer to provide (a budget is set, you find what you like within the budget, and the company rents). You should also agree with your employer on a net salary (with an offshore portion) so you don't arrive in Lao PDR only to find that the income tax takes 40% of your salary and that you cannot transfer the rest out of the country due to currency regulations.
"Mekong Boatride to Luang Prabong" Crazystrange's photos around Luang Prabong, Lao Peoples Dem Rep
Thailand, primarily known across the world for its cuisine and Muay Thai- a form of traditional kick boxing, is also one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. Located in the Southeast Asia, this country is bordered by Malaysia, Cambodia, Burma and Laos. The country's economy is fuelled largely by tourism and there are many places that are visited by a large number of tourists every year. Bangkok, which is the political as well as commercial capital of the country, is also a major tourist destination. As a result of foreign investments, this city has grown into one of the largest cities in Asia. There is a plethora of cultural landmarks and entertainment destinations in the city that draws a huge influx of tourists every year. As a matter of fact, the only cities in the world that scores higher on the number of visitors are Paris and London. Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Grand Palace are some of the most visited places in the city. Apart from Bangkok, other places that draw tourists from all across the world are Pattaya, Phuket, Ko Samui, and Chiang Mai. Apart from these tourist destinations, Thailand's food is also one of the biggest attractions. Thailand packages are now available with various tour operators with great deals, and in case you have been searching for a wonderful destination to spend your next holidays, Thailand and its exotic places would be a great choice.
As mentioned above, Thailand shares its borders with Burma and Laos in the North, Malaysia in the south, and Cambodia in the east. All these countries have influenced its culture to a great degree. One of the aspects of its culture that has been heavily influenced by the proximity to its neighbors is the food. Thai food is a beautiful blend of cuisines from Laos, Cambodia, Burma and China. In many respects the food seems to have been influenced by Indian culinary delights, particularly the curry varieties that have uncanny resemblance with Indian curries. Thai food utilizes a mix of special spices, herbs and other ingredients. Sea food is one of the widely popular foods in this country, a large part of the country being surrounded by the Sea. Fried noodles, rice porridge and a variety of curries have become the popular dishes in Thailand. The southern food uses a blend of spices and coconut milk, which has made it extremely popular throughout the world. A visit to the country cannot be deemed complete without checking out the scrumptious food. In case you have decided to choose Thailand as the destination for your upcoming holidays, get in touch with someone as experienced as Splendour Tours and Travels for the most attractive deals on Thailand Packages.
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